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  THE NEVA MASQUERADE CAT

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  The neva masquerade cat is the point pattern variety of the Siberian cat, although it is now officially recognised as a breed by the International Feline Federation (FIFE). This cat was first seen in the Neva river basin of St. Petersburg, Russia. Although the Siberian cat has been the long-haired cat of Russia for centuries, it was not until the 1980's that the breeding of the colour point variety, i.e. the Neva Masquerade, was enhanced and separated from the Siberian.

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  CLEFT PALATE IN DOGS

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  Cleft palate in dogs, also called palatoschisis, is a congenital defect that can affect puppies; this malformation generates an abnormal communication between the oral and nasal cavity and can be very problematic. In this article we will discuss it.

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  THE GREAT IMPORTANCE OF SOCIALISATION IN SMALL PETS

  Posted in: Canine curiosities, Curiosities about rabbits, Curiosities about guinea pigs, Curiosities about hamsters, Curiosities about rats

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  When we are talking about pets whose destiny is to be human companions, proper socialisation is extremely important.  Socialisation starts with the breeder and continues with the owner, and brings us great benefits: from healthier animals to more pleasant coexistence.

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  THE DUTCH SHEPHERD DOG

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  The Dutch Shepherd Dog (Dutch: Hollandse Herder) is a breed of sheepdog originating in the Netherlands. It is large in size, muscular with a strong, well-proportioned body structure. It is attached to its owner, lively, obedient, docile, always attentive and with great ability and agility as a shepherd dog.

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  THE SMOOTH COLLIE

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  The Smooth Collie is a breed of dog originally developed as a sheepdog. It is a short-haired version of the long-haired Collie or Rough Collie. Some canine associations consider the shorthair and longhair to be variations of the same breed.

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  THE CZECHOSLOVAKIAN WOLFDOG

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  The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog (also referred to as PLC) is a relatively new breed of dog, whose original lineage dates back to an experiment conducted in 1955 in Czechoslovakia. After beginning the gestation of the lineage of the 48 German Shepherd dogs with four European wolves, a plan was developed to create a hybrid that would have the temperament, mentality and trainability of the German Shepherd, along with the strength, physical build and endurance of the wolves.

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  THE MERLE GENE

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  The merle gene is one of the most popular and very characteristic in breeds such as the Border Collie or the Australian Shepherd but, although it is one of the most beautiful colour genes in the canine world, it must also be treated with care. In the following article we will learn more about it.

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  HOW TO PROTECT MY RABBIT FROM THE HEAT?

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  Rabbits are extremely affectionate and cuddly pets that are very cute and cuddly due to their small appearance and fluffy fur. However, these same characteristics can cause their bodies to accumulate very high temperatures for their small size and suffer from heat stroke, which is why it is necessary to know how to protect them from this situation.

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